Wiley drops IQ book after public furor

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Wiley and Sons withdrew its plans to publish Brand's books after he made some controversial statements regarding IQ and race. Brand believes that IQ differences between the races are due to genetic factors. Some have condemned Wiley's action. Others want Brand to be fired from his teaching post.

Publishing industry, Social policy, Authorship, Bibliography, Intelligence (Psychology), Censorship, Psychological research, Intelligence levels, John Wiley & Sons Inc., Brand, Christopher, WILLB

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Furor over Minnesota tenure proposals

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The Univ of Minnesota's regents announced proposed changes to its tenure system, including lowering base pay and relaxing the rules for firing tenured faculty. The Faculty Senate expressed outrage and has begun to form a union.

University of Minnesota

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Tenure turmoil sparks reforms

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Universities and colleges are restructuring their tenure arrangements with faculty. Some institutions are making tenure more difficult to obtain and easier to lose. Post-tenure review is the most common tenure reform.

Universities and colleges, Evergreen State College

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